System And Method For Protecting Electronic Device Display Screen

ABSTRACT

A system and method for protecting an electronic device display screen comprises an electronic device  1  having a display screen  3,  finger nail polish  4,  and finger nail polish applicator  2.  Finger nail polish  4  is applied to the display screen  3  using the finger nail polish applicator  2.

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BACKGROUND

The present invention relates generally to protecting the displayscreens (i.e. “screen”) of electronic devices and specifically toprotecting screens of communication devices including cell phones.Conventional systems (FIG. 3) for protecting the screens 11 ofelectronic devices 10 comprise thin, transparent, flexible sheets 12having adhesive material on one side. In use, the sheets are applied tothe screen and can thereafter be removed by peeling.

One known system is known as “WriteRight” (trademark), sold by “Fellows,Inc.” (trademark), www.fellowes.com. These systems are problematic inthat the protectors can easily be torn away, are thin and thus minimallyprotective, and wear out easily. Additionally, air bubbles or pocketsform under the layer.

The present invention overcomes these problems as well as achievingother objects and advantageous apparent to those in the art.

SUMMARY

A method for protecting the display screen of an electronic devicecomprises the steps of providing, an electronic device having a displayscreen, finger nail polish, a finger nail polish applicator, andapplying the finger nail polish to the display screen using the fingernail polish applicator.

Generally, finger nail polish is provided for sale along with anapplicator. It is contemplated by the inventor that the associatedapplicator be used. However, other brushes, rags, or cloths, may be usedprovided the function is not compromised. In addition, the polish may beapplied using a sponge.

It is preferred that the polish be applied in an evenly distributedlayer on the display screen. However, this is not essential, onlypreferred. In addition, layers of varying thickness may be employed tosuit different applications (thicker layers for harsh environments,etc.).

Another advantage of the present invention is that when applied to ascreen having scratches, the scratches are less visible, and a smoothersurface is attained. Morever, the scratched area is made stronger.

The term “electronic device” as used, comprises cell phones andcommunication devices. As will be apparent, there are myriad electronicdevices having display screens and the present invention can be usedwith many of them.

Finger nail polish remover can be used to remove the finger nail polishfrom the screen. An applicator is used to apply the remover. Theapplicator function can be accomplished with a brush, rag, “Q tips”(trademark)—or the like, or any other method provided the function ofapplying remover can be achieved. The remover can also be sprayed orsplashed onto the surface. The screen can thereafter be re-coated withnew finger nail polish and the process repeated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective, fragmentary view of the invention

FIG. 2 depicts a perspective, fragmentary view of the invention

FIG. 3 depicts a perspective, fragmentary view of the prior art

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 depicts a preferred embodiment of the present inventioncomprising an electronic device 1 having a display screen 3, finger nailpolish 4, and a finger nail polish applicator 2. Finger nail polish 4 isapplied to the display screen 3 using the finger nail polish applicator2.

FIGS. 1 and 2 in combination depict a preferred embodiment of thepresent invention wherein there is further provided finger nail polishremover 6 and finger nail polish remover applicator 5. The applicator 5is used to apply the remover 6 to the display screen 3 (havingpreviously applied thereto finger nail polish 4).

1. A method for protecting the display screen of an electronic devicecomprising: applying finger nail polish to the display screen of anelectronic device; whereby finger nail polish may be used to protectsaid display screen.
 2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:applying finger nail polish remover to said display screen; wherebyfinger nail polish may be removed from said display screen.
 3. A methodfor protecting the display screen of an electronic device comprising thesteps of: providing, an electronic device having a display screen,finger nail polish, a finger nail polish applicator; applying saidfinger nail polish to said display screen using said finger nail polishapplicator.
 4. The method of claim 3 further comprising: said electronicdevice comprising a cell phone.
 5. The method of claim 3 furthercomprising: said electronic device comprising a communication device. 6.The method of claim 3 further comprising the steps of: providing fingernail polish remover; using said finger nail polish remover to removesaid finger nail polish from said display screen.
 7. The method of claim6 further comprising the steps of: providing an applicator for applyingsaid finger nail polish remover; using said applicator to apply saidfinger nail polish remover to said display screen; whereby said fingernail polish may be removed from said display screen.
 8. A system forprotecting the display screen of an electronic device comprising: anelectronic device having a display screen; finger nail polish; a fingernail polish applicator; whereby said finger nail polish may be appliedto said screen using said applicator.
 9. The system of claim 8 furthercomprising: said electronic device comprising a cell phone.
 10. Thesystem of claim 8 further comprising: said electronic device comprisinga communication device.
 11. The system of claim 8 further comprising:finger nail polish remover; whereby said finger nail polish remover maybe used to remove said finger nail polish from said display screen.